THE BASICS OF TRACK INSPECTION - PLUS OTHER HELPFUL KNOWLEDGE FOR THOSE WITH NEW RESPONSIBILITIES IN TRACK MAINTENANCE

In this first of three installments, the author tells a new man how to get started on his territory. Next, the common rail defects are described and hints given on how to identify them. Problems encountered at joints are discussed and malfunctions of rail anchors are noted. Tie conditions to watch are explained and the need for maintaining a well-drained ballast section is emphasized. Split fills are discussed and methods of correcting them conclude this segment.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Blanchard, L C
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 38-40
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 71
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Embankments; Ground anchors; Inspection; Maintenance of way; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Track ballast; Training
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail anchors; Track inspection
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00096546
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 1976 12:00AM